{"id":101386,"date":"2024-01-22T13:14:06","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T18:14:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/?p=101386"},"modified":"2024-01-22T13:14:06","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T18:14:06","slug":"the-scoop-ludwig-van-toronto-is-looking-for-emerging-arts-culture-writers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/2024\/01\/22\/the-scoop-ludwig-van-toronto-is-looking-for-emerging-arts-culture-writers\/","title":{"rendered":"THE SCOOP | Ludwig-Van Toronto Is Looking For Emerging Arts &amp; Culture Writers"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_101391\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-101391\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-101391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Copy-of-NEWS-5.jpg\" alt=\"Encre L. Marquet (1892), vintage woman illustration by Eugene Samuel Grasset. Original public domain image from The Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel. (CC0C\/public domain)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Copy-of-NEWS-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Copy-of-NEWS-5-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Copy-of-NEWS-5-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/Copy-of-NEWS-5-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-101391\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Encre L. Marquet (1892), vintage woman illustration by Eugene Samuel Grasset. Original public domain image from The Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel. (CC0C\/public domain)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At Ludwig-Van Toronto, we\u2019re keenly aware of the importance of good arts writing, and we\u2019d like to help out the next generation of writers. We\u2019re looking for two emerging arts and culture writers with an interest in Western classical music for a freelance mentorship opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s more about the opportunity, and how to apply.<\/p>\n<h3>What do you mean by &#8216;freelance mentorship opportunity&#8217;?<\/h3>\n<p>Essentially, you\u2019d work on freelance assignments under the guidance of experienced writers and editors, at no cost to you. For a three month period, you would:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Work with an experienced writer and\/or editor, a different one each month, including an information session and guidance via email contact after that;<\/li>\n<li>The first two months would focus on reviews, so you\u2019d attend concerts or events and write about them;<\/li>\n<li>The final month would focus on a feature story of your choice, which may involve interviews and\/or research of different kinds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Stories submitted of professional quality (after coaching and editing) will be published, and you will be <strong>paid the usual freelance rate<\/strong> \u2013 that works out to one paid story per month x 3 to add to your portfolio.<\/p>\n<h3>What about you?<\/h3>\n<p>You will be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Age 18 or older;<\/li>\n<li>Have some interest in Western classical music;<\/li>\n<li>Able to attend events in Toronto and\/or area;<\/li>\n<li>No professional writing experience is required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How do I apply?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Send an email to <a href=\"mailto:Anya@ludwig-van.com\">Anya@ludwig-van.com<\/a> with the subject line: <strong>Freelance Mentorship Opportunity<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>In it, tell us briefly about your writing ambitions, and what you\u2019d like to pursue or explore in this field in the future.<\/li>\n<li>Please include a <strong>writing sample of 500 words<\/strong>, which may be previously published work, or not. Please choose a piece of writing that is <strong>descriptive<\/strong>, and if it talks about music of any kind, bonus points.<\/li>\n<li>Deadline: <strong>February 4, 2024 11:59 p.m.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Good luck to all who are interested! We look forward to working with the next generation of arts writers.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Are you looking to promote an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/advertising\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a\"><u>event<\/u><\/span><\/a>? Have a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/masthead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>news tip<\/u><\/a>? Need to know the best\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>events<\/u><\/a>\u00a0happening this weekend? 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